Engaging the Power of Intention

It is just assumed that setting goals will somehow motivate breakthrough achievement. Have you noticed that just stating a goal works about as well as New Year's Resolutions? For some people, goals can be counter-productive, triggering an anti-goal reaction.

The Anti-goal Reactionr
Gene, owner of a financial services company, likes the goal setting model. He says "If we hadn't set goals, we wouldn't have achieved even 50% of what we set out to accomplish." But he wonders, "Why didn't we do better?" Adrian, another business owner, views goals differently. "I achieved 80% of my goals last year. I'm sure I would have accomplished even more if I had just set the goal higher." Bob is defeated by his 40% rate of achievement, conce
ed about setting more goals because 40% is never acceptable. Be honest: haven't you had some version of this type of negative self-talk at one time or another?

Winning with Goals - the Power of Intentionr
The magical missing piece is the power of intention. Having your intention clear is the key to achieving the success you really want. Your intention is the goal of the goal or core benefits received from accomplishing the goal. When your intention is clearly defined, achieving your goals is much more fun and the journey definitely more satisfying. Your intentions guide you as to what action to take and when with more ease and grace.

Engaging the Power of Intentionr
Pick one money goal you've set for this year. Imagine you already achieved that goal? It can be something you have no idea of "how to" accomplish right now. What would you do with the money? What richly deserved core value or need would you be fulfilling by having the thing described above? Examples: security, safety, acceptance, comfort, stability, love, belonging, etc.

Here's how one person clarified their intention
Susan said, "When I achieve my $350,000 income goal, I am buying my dream house. Having my dream home means I will be safe, secure and comfortable, at peace within myself, finally settled into my place." For Susan owning a home represents her core value of safety, security, peace and comfort. The intention is;
"Be safe, secure and comfortable!"